Hey guys,
My story goes that I have always been overweight, from my childhood, right through my teens up until present, aged 22.
Im looking to lose a HUGE amount of weight, eventually 135lb, but putting this into baby steps, 12 - 14 pounds every 2 months: about 2lbs a week.

SO...I was wanting to know, from all you those more experienced than me; TIPS! I study full time with 12-14hour shifts on weekends so I used to quickly grab junk and convenient food which would see me through to my next break.

I'm doing well on the diet side at the moment, but I think my calories may be TOO low now! I was calculating what I was eating and it worked out 2500-3000 per day, and now I'm eating proper food, I'm barely hitting 1000.
Is this good? Or bad?

Serious help needed over here! These forums may just be my saviour
Laura.

im in the same boat as you. i plan to lose 100lbs too. i weigh 243 now and by this time next year i plan to weigh 135-145lbs. i plan to lose 25lbs every 3-4 mths thats 2-3 lbs a week. i wish you all the luck and blessings this "trip" has to offer. remember God never gives us more than we can chew. this might come in handy. God bless and i will be praying for you!

Welcome and congrats on taking steps to take charge. You will find a lot of tools here you can use.

My suggestion is to become a regular on threads other than Newcomers...suggestions would be the No More Jiggling in January in the Women's Corner section and the 100+ thread in the Weight Loss Tips section. There is also a Motivational thread in the Women's section you can use for weekly goals.

Following a few key threads often helps you connect in much quicker and get great answers to your questions, as well as support along the way.

Good luck, glad to have you!

__________________Cassie

And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.
-John Steinbeck